Rāmānanda Rāya very much appreciated the Lord's touching a man of wealth. A king, governor or any politician is always absorbed in thoughts of political affairs and pounds-shilling-pence; therefore such persons are avoided by sannyāsīs. Lord Caitanya, however, knew Rāmānanda Rāya to be a great devotee, and therefore He did not hesitate to touch and embrace him. Rāmānanda Rāya was surprised by Lord Caitanya's behavior, and he cited a verse from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10.8.4): "The great personalities and sages appear in the homes of worldly men just to show them mercy."
SB 10.08.04 - comparison
Srimad-Bhagavatam
SB Canto 10.1 to 10.13
SB 10.8.4, Translation:
O my lord, O great devotee, persons like you move from one place to another not for their own interests but for the sake of poor-hearted gṛhasthas (householders). Otherwise they have no interest in going from one place to another.
Sri Caitanya-caritamrta
CC Madhya-lila
CC Madhya 8.40, Translation and Purport:
“"My dear Lord, sometimes great saintly persons go to the homes of householders, although these householders are generally low-minded. When a saintly person visits their homes, one can understand that it is for no other purpose than to benefit the householders."
This verse is from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10.8.4).
Other Books by Srila Prabhupada
Teachings of Lord Caitanya
| Page Title: | SB 10.08.04 - comparison |
| Compiler: | Visnu Murti |
| Created: | 20 of Jan, 2011 |
| Totals by Section: | BG=0, SB=1, CC=1, OB=1, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0 |
| No. of Quotes: | 3 |